Question

A sweater is on sale for 20% off the regular price.

The sale price is $60.

What is the regular price of the sweater?

Answer 1

$72

Explanation:

Sale % = 20%

Sale price = $60 .

Regular price = (100+20)% = 120%

So that ,

=> Cost = $60 * 120/100

=> Cost = $72

Answer 2

Let r = regular price.  Then 0.80r = $60, and r = $60 / 0.80 = $75 (answer)